The Academy

of Physical and Social Development


School-Based Services

programs are available for elementary, middle and high schools, public or private

Academy staff will:
 

  1. Observe, assess and analyze classroom and school behavior for inclusive and /or special education students.
     
  2. Provide team support and case consultation for individual students
     
  3. Conduct ongoing training, plan development and support for teachers and administrators
     
  4. Provide milieu support.
     
  5. Collaborate with administrative teams on issues related to mental health policy, procedure and/or interventions
     
  6. Supervise special education teachers and/or coordinators on mental health issues related to students.
     
  7. Provide training for faculty on behavioral, social, emotional and family issues related to the school's population.
     
  8. Deliver sevices typically provided by school adjustment counselor or social worker.

Student and family services:
 

  1. Provide individual and group counseling for students with these supports on their IEPs.
     
  2. Co-lead groups with speech and language personnel to satisfy students with speech and emotional goals.
     
  3. Facilitate discussions for parent groups on social / emotional / developmental issues.

Click here for a list of current and previous schools.


Consultation and Training

These services are available to mental health counselors, psychologists, social workers, school personnel, nurses, extended day staff, day and overnight camp workers.

The goal of these services is to expand the models, interventions and resources for professionals working with children and adolescents. Learning objectives are customized to the particular needs of the organization.

The services offer:
 

  1. Didactic instruction and hands-on learning
     
  2. Experiential and theoretical formats

Click here for a list of current and previous client list..


Contact Ken Barringer, M.A.,LMHC, Director of the Academy, 617-969-2200 x 12

The Academy of Physical and Social Development
425 Rear Watertown Street, Newton, MA 02458

Phone: (617) 969-2200   ***  Fax: (617) 244-4906  ***  Email: info@academynewton.com